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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,021.40, 1,488,032.10 and 637,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,021.40, 1,488,032.10 and 637,727.40 is: 956,591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,021.40 : 1,488,032.10 = 637,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,021.40/1,488,032.10 = 637,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,021.40x = 1,488,032.10 × 637,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,021.40x = 948,958,842,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,958,842,249.54/992,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,591.10

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